Michele AikensMar 204 minMore Connections, Less Humanity?Is it more important to be right in your position or righteous in your humanity?
SPCCJan 253 minElephants In The Room: Are You The Saboteur of YOU?Do you struggle with meeting a goal, even though you sincerely want to complete it because, "something just went wrong?" Read this blog...
SPCCJan 133 minAddressing The Elephants In Our Rooms: The Pain of GrowthThe excitement of fast growth can mask what might be going very wrong in your organization.
Michele AikensNov 26, 20212 minYou Can Begin AgainIt has been a rough ride for almost two years. From pandemics to variants to political and social unrest, to supply chain issues (human...
SPCCOct 8, 20213 minVision & Vulnerability: That's The JobWe're in the fourth quarter, and some of you might be exhausted. What a year! From lockdown, to sticking our proverbial toes in the...
SPCCAug 11, 20212 minHow Well Are You Telling Your Story?Connecting your story with the needs of an audience is a powerful way to influence the decisions of colleagues and customers....
SPCCMay 28, 20213 minMission, Messaging & Missteps"For brands, it’s [cancel culture] still a cultural phenomenon that could easily lead to a public relations crisis and potentially hurt...
SPCCMay 16, 20213 minDo Your Children Have Permission To Dream?"Dancing is bigger than the physical body. Think bigger than that. When you extend your arm, it doesn't stop at the end of your...
SPCCMay 5, 20213 minOut of Your Depth…Now WhatI read a story about two divers who were invited to go on a dive that was at a further depth than they had experienced. In spite of their...
SPCCApr 10, 20213 minLeaning OutI was working with someone who was in the thick of a lot of responsibilities, to the point of overwhelm. Often leaders are encouraged to...
SPCCJan 29, 20212 minTransitionsRight now, the world is mourning and celebrating the life of Cicely Tyson. A friend is conducting his mother's funeral....
SPCCOct 5, 20203 minIs Your Leadership (Influence) Still Effective? The way we work and live has changed.. The principles of leadership, however, have not. The most effective leaders are willing to invest...
SPCCAug 29, 20202 minBeat Those Minimizing Thoughts, Words & ActionsAt the base of every success story is the wrestle we must do with the voices inside of us that say, "You can't do it."
SPCCAug 7, 20202 minHow Resilient Is Your Team?A strong foundation of trust on your team will allow individuals and the collective to let you know if they are drowning.
SPCCJul 14, 20204 minHow Resilient Are You?“People movin' out, people movin' in. Why, because of the color of their skin. Run, run, run, but you sho' can't hide An eye for an eye,...
SPCCMay 5, 20203 minAsking For Help Means Taking RisksTo take a risk means you expose yourself to danger, harm, or loss. To not ask for help means you maintain the appearance of self-sufficiency
SPCCApr 14, 20202 minPivot!I first became familiar with term "Pivot" when my daughter played basketball in high school. ..perhaps it's time to for you to pivot.
SPCCMar 25, 20202 minHow Are You Showing Up?Whether we return to interacting socially in three weeks or three months, you should be thinking about how you want life to look next.
SPCCOct 15, 20192 minThe High Cost of Doing NothingThere is a price to putting off what needs to be done. That price can range from having to work overtime to do what should have already...
SPCCMay 31, 20193 minGet Ready. Be Ready. Stay Ready.What would have happened if I did not adapt to the needs of a changing clientele? I would be doing something else.